🚨 Leão and Milan near split: Galatasaray deal agreed, what's left | OneFootball

After seven seasons, Rafael Leão and AC Milan are parting ways.

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The Portuguese forward, who last May had openly stated that he wanted to leave Milan, is now getting his wish at the end of a long and far-from-simple negotiation. His future will be at Galatasaray, who have managed to reach an agreement with the Rossoneri and are now working to secure the player’s final yes. 

🤝 Milan and Galatasaray, the figures of the deal

Earlier today in Milan, a meeting took place between George Gardi, Galatasaray’s intermediary, and the Rossoneri management. As reported by Sky Sport, the summit allowed decisive progress to be made on Rafael Leão, with the two clubs reaching an agreement in principle and now finalizing the last details of the deal. The fixed fee will be just under €45 million, plus bonuses which — according to Daniele Longo — would amount to €5 million, for a total package of €50 million.

🤑 Leão, yes to €10m + €2m per season?

As for an agreement with the player, according to Sky Sport, Galatasaray will work on that once everything with Milan has been finalized: the player has reportedly been offered a contract worth €10 million per season plus €2 million in bonuses. Matteo Moretto, however, reports that the agreement on personal terms is already fully in place, with the Portuguese forward determined to continue his career in the Süper Lig after turning down other options.  

🔚 Leão-Milan, trophies and success over these 7 years

Rafael Leão has undoubtedly been one of Milan’s standout figures during his seven years with the Rossoneri.

The Portuguese star won the 2021/22 Scudetto as an absolute protagonist, as well as the 2024 Italian Super Cup. With the Rossoneri, Leão also reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2022/23, playing his part in the team’s prestigious European run.

In that title-winning season, he was named Serie A MVP and AIC Best Overall Player, becoming over the years one of Milan’s main attacking references, as well as one of Serie A’s top performers for dribbles, assists, chances created and goals. 

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